Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer - Precision Machining & Process OptimizationUp to $140,000 Base Salary • Menomonee Falls, WI Area • 100% Onsite (1st Shift)COMPENSATION: Up to $140,000 Starting Base Salary (commensurate with machining & process depth) + Full Corporate Benefits PackageWORK SCHEDULE: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday) with excellent schedule flexibilityPERKS & WORKSPACE: Company-paid employee benefits, private office space, and an engaging team cultureCAREER TRAJECTORY: Long-term potential to mentor and build out a dedicated engineering team as the company expandsEXPERIENCE & TECH STACK: 3+ years in CNC machining engineering, GD&T, tooling/fixturing design, and CAD/CAM (Mastercam preferred); degree preferred but not required for candidates with strong shop-floor depthSTABILITY & GROWTH: Rapidly expanding contract manufacturer with consecutive years of multi-million-dollar growth and an average employee tenure of 5+ yearsREQUIREMENTS: ability to reside within a daily commuting radius of Menomonee Falls, WIIf you are a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on blending CAD/CAM optimization with shop-floor execution, this direct-hire seat offers an outstanding career platform. The employer is a dynamic, rapidly growing contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision CNC machining, metal fabrication, and complex assemblies for top global OEMs across heavy equipment, material handling, and industrial sectors.Operating out of modern facilities in the Menomonee Falls area, you will enjoy private office space, direct collaboration with shop leadership, and a clear path into formal engineering leadership as the department continues to grow.Serve as the primary hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for CNC operations, leading process development, cycle-time reduction, and real-time troubleshooting across multi-axis mills and lathes.Evaluate Prints & Machining Strategies: Analyze customer prints, 3D models, and GD&T specifications to establish optimal sequences of operation, cutting parameters, and workholding methods.Develop Manufacturing Documentation: Create clear process plans, setup sheets, tooling packages, and standardized work instructions for shop floor personnel.Assist with workholding fixture design and tool trials utilizing CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD) alongside Mastercam CAM software.Partner with Shop Floor Teams: Collaborate directly with machinists, setup technicians, and quality inspectors to resolve dimensional variances, review CMM reports, and perform root-cause analysis.Execute Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/5S initiatives to maximize tool life, minimize scrap, optimize throughput, and manage customer-driven engineering revisions.What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)3+ years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience focused heavily on precision CNC machining (castings, forgings, structural steel, aluminum).Strong fluency in GD&T, blueprint reading, cutting feeds and speeds, and advanced workholding practices.CAD/CAM Competency: Practical experience utilizing CAM software (Mastercam strongly preferred) and CAD design software (SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD).Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology preferred—however, a degree is NOT strictly required if backed by strong hands-on CNC setup and process engineering depth.Shop-Floor Mindset: A proactive, collaborative approach to walking the floor, solving problems alongside machinists, and bridging engineering concepts with production realities.Local Proximity: